HealthCare Data Analyst

GoAhead Solutions has a great opportunity in Detroit, MI (Remote) for a Healthcare Data Analyst. This would be a Twelve month contract to start out.  Must work Central or East coast hours.

Job Description:
-Must have prior payer/provider experience with large data sets, otherwise they will not be a fit. Looking for a strong resource.
-The ideal individual will have Seven (7) years IT work experience with five (5) years in quality assurance and/or data management.

-Expertise with data quality tools for data profiling, cleansing and standardization preferred.

-Experience in implementing solutions and processes for master data and hierarchy synchronizations preferred.  

-They will also have experience with enterprise architecture, new technology implementation, research and evaluation of emerging technologies, strategic technology planning, consulting, software validation, business support and health care industry.

Summary:
Support the implementation of medium to highly complex logical database designs, logical data models and relational data definitions in support of corporate and customer information systems requirements. Work closely with customers, vendors, business analysts and application development project teams to resolve information flow and content issues. Work on enterprise-wide complex projects/issues/enhancements as a team member. Qualifications:

-Prior experience with in the healthcare industry with strong knowledge of payer/provider experience with large data sets  (Claims and membership, finance, etc) is required.

-Excellent knowledge in writing and analyzing complex SQL queries is required.

-Should have performed data analytics on daily basis as a primary role.

-Understand Data warehouse concepts and functionalities. Understanding of SCD functionalities.

-Understand the structure / concepts of datamarts (facts and dimension tables).

-Have expertise to acquire, manage, manipulate, and analyze data and report results.

-Analyze and solve issues with current and planned systems, processes, datafeeds, etc.

-Interpret data and develop recommendations based on findings

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

-Data Analysts with prior Client or other provider experience who are able to triage the identified data issues, work with other SMEs in our area to perform Analysis, and determine what is needed to move the tickets forward.

-Associate’s Degree required or Minimum 7 years related Data Analyst experience preferred.

-Health care experience is preferred.

 
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

-Must have a solid understanding of logical database design principles.

-Understand the methodologies and technologies that depict the flow of data within and between technology systems and business functions/operations.

-Analytical thinking; accuracy and attention to detail skills.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to read and interpret documents including process, procedure, and technical manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

-Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.